Heavy Snow — Blue Mountains, Oregon

1999-12-14 to 1999-12-15 · Blue Mountains, Oregon

Wider weather episode

Widespread heavy snow fell in the Blue Mountains, Ochoco Mountains, and the Grande Ronde valley. Kamela and Tollgate, both in the Blue Mountains, received 12 inches. Austin, located in Grant Co. at an elevation of 4500 feet, received 8 inches overnight. This contributed to a power outage early on the 15th. La Grande, located at 2700 feet, received 5 inches. The storm caused many accidents in Ladd Canyon, closing Interstate-84 throughout much of the morning hours on the 15th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5724009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.